About Our Job

With competitive pay and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience.  This is an at will position.  The target hiring range for this position is $20.76 - $25.59/hr. based on experience and education.  We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: 

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 

• 457B Retirement Plan 

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year 

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date 

Location

This position requires in-office presence 4 days a week based on operational needs, with occasional evening events. You will be expected to work on-site at the District 11 Office in Denver on designated days.

What You'll Do

The Office of Councilmember Stacie Gilmore, District 11, is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant with excellent interpersonal communication skills and exceptional attention to detail. This individual is a self-starter with an inherent high work ethic. The desired candidate should be capable of maintaining a positive attitude in a high pressure, confidentiality-sensitive and fast-paced, politically charged environment. 

Specifically, as the Administrative Support Assistant III you will:

• Engage with community members through various channels, including in-person meetings, phone calls, email, and social media

• Provide general information to the public, clarify rules and procedures, answer inquiries, and resolve issues within established guidelines

• Handle incoming phone calls and direct inquiries appropriately

• Manage calendars and coordinate scheduling for meetings and events

• Utilize various software programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, and other tools to complete tasks and maintain organization, with the ability to learn new platforms as needed

• Collaborate with the office team to plan and execute community events and outreach initiatives

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What You'll Bring

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with strong communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a high level of organization. They should have experience working in an office environment, handling administrative tasks, and providing support to a team. The ability to multitask, manage complex schedules, adapt to shifting deadlines, and approach projects with initiative is essential. 

Additionally, our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Commitment to public service and engaging with the community

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to respond promptly to inquiries and requests

• Ability to multitask, manage priorities effectively, and adapt to changing demands

• Dependable team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and SharePoint

• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese are a plus

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education Requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate

• Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of clerical experience

• Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement

Application Deadline 

This position is expected to stay open until June 5, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than June 5, 2025 at at 11:59 PM.

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Job Profile

YC1500 Administrative Support Assistant III

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